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ABOUT ME
WELCOME, FRIEND! It’s great to meet you. Here’s a little bit about why I do what I do…
I photograph to remember what often goes unseen.
The way her hand soothes a child’s back. The glance she gives to make sure everyone has enough. The quiet ways she holds a whole world together.
As a mother, artist, and moment-driven storyteller, I am drawn to the beauty that lives beneath the surface — the invisible labor, emotional landscapes, and wild devotion that shape the heart of family life. My sessions are not about perfection or posing. They are slow, honest, and reverent, led by rhythm, curiosity, and the soft magic of the everyday.
I photograph families the way I witness them: as sacred constellations, shaped by the quiet power of women.
I believe in turning the fleeting into the forever, not just for the sake of memory, but for the sake of mothers seeing themselves in the stories they’ve helped create.
This is about more than photography.
It’s about alchemizing love into legacy.
It’s about witnessing the work we so often carry in silence.
It’s about coming home to what matters most — and seeing it, clearly, held in light.
Our experiences give us form.
The light and dark, the beautiful and chaotic, the perfectly imperfect moments, some mundane and others profound. All are ingredients in a well-lived life and worthy of attention. My purpose is to see, hear, and hold space for you so you can experience yours. You are the architect, I’m just here to show you the beauty in your creation.
Some Random Facts About Me:
- I have a psychology PhD with a concentration in child development from an evolutionary perspective.
- Mother to five of my own children between the ages of 3 and 20, and to two sweet surrobabies.
- Aquarius sun, Scorpio moon, Leo rising (translation: I’m idealistic, emotional, and have big hair)
- I love time in my backyard or garden barefoot, studying herbalism, and tucking into a good book.
- I’m a former nature-based preschool teacher with a Waldorf, Reggio, Montessori, and Forest School background.
- I completed doula training (yes, mother and child physical and emotional health is a passion)
- I’ve lived in all four corners of the United States and am always dreaming about my next big move, but once there I turn into a homebody.
- I believe a mother’s work keeps the world turning and can be pivotal in creating meaningful change for the Earth at large.
I BELIEVE IN:
Connection, Empowerment, & Equality
Connection – We live in a constant state of disconnect from ourselves, our families, and the very Earth we live on. Instead, we’ve yoked ourselves to our phones, computers, technology, and countless societal expectations. A photo session may be just a moment in time, but even a moment can have a profound impact on how we live the rest of our lives. My purpose during a session is to cultivate a state of being wholly and completely present. It is a time for becoming reacquainted and deeply connected with the depth of your own Soul, your family, and the Earth. It is returning home.
Empowerment – Women often find themselves in the constant mode of serving others with a complete loss of boundaries. But a woman who is in her power cannot easily be swayed by the opinions of others. Her inner voice is strong and clear, and she lives her purpose unapologetically. She is not one to be trifled with, nor taken advantage of. She knows who she is and is comfortable in her own skin. She’s equal parts nurturing and fierce, and importantly, she knows which the moment calls for. It’s time for women to step into their power and live in alignment with their Highest Selves. Women need this, their families need it, and the world needs it, too.
Equality – I believe in providing a safe container where humans can feel deeply, no matter what may come up. Everyone is entitled to safety, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, abilities, or where they are from. Black lives matter. Women’s rights are human rights. No human is illegal. And love is love.
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